They're telling the crowd that they're a normal couple who deal with everyday problems. But atop a massive stage Saturday night, in front of 70,000 fans, they're also larger-than-life icons.

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FOX 26 News Reporter Lindsey Henry

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Saturday's show was a homecoming, the first of two this weekend for The Carters. Queen B of course is Houston-born. Third Ward, baby. She and Jay-Z frequently shouted out "Htown" and threw up the Houston hand sign.

Like 2014's On the Run Tour, the sequel is much more than a concert. It's a celebration. A rumination. An examination of what it means to be black and famous and in love. It's a conversation between husband and wife. Between idols and fans.

The setlist was an intricate web of duets and solo turns that fed into each other across two-and-a-half hours. It included a trio of songs from joint album "Everything is Love," released in June,. There was even a riff on her iconic "Crazy in Love" video outfit. (White tank, denim short-shorts, red heels.)

The massive stage had moveable parts and dozens of screens. It was occupied by a multitude of musicians and dancers, all working furiously to realize Bey and Jay's vision. A pair of conveyor belts pushed out into the crowd.

She showcased an array of design sequins and has taught him warmth and humor onstage. He opted for a leaner production during solo moments.

They opened the show together, descending from the top of the stage, all in white, to "Holy Grail." It was an electric exchange between husband and wife, performers and crowd.

There was no lag time between songs and nary a wasted moment. She hit several early peaks. "Drunk in Love" and it's well-worn "surfboard" refrain felt like a moment of discovery. There was a hint of "Irreplaceable" before she snapped into "Diva."

And no one dances like Beyoncé. She doesn't just hit her marks. She thrusts, stomps and powers through them. You can almost hear her feet hitting the ground with every step. It's, like so many times before, exhilarating and exhausting to watch.

The stage was darker and emptier during Jay's moments. The crowd, though still lively, was slightly less enthusiastic. He moved easily from "Clique" to "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" to "On to the Next One."

It was a constant back and forth. She whipped the crowd into a fever with "***Flawless" and "Feeling Myself" and "Naughty Girl," including a nod to classic Bob Fosse choreography. He responded with energetic runs through Big Pimpin'" and "Run This Town" and "99 Problems."

Her verses from "Mi Gente," a collab with reggaetón singer J Balvin, were a welcome inclusion. "Ring the Alarm" and "Don't Hurt Yourself" were a blaze fire and fury. She introduced "I Care" with a swirl of operatic vocals.

"Resentment," a hidden track on 2006 album "B'Day," was a wrenching display of restraint, release and emotion. Not to be outdone, Jay seemed to have the entire stadium jumping to the driving beat of "Paris."

She slayed "Formation," of course, a song that still feels urgent and inspired. He was equally compelling during "The Story of OJ."

Together, they powered through "Upgrade U" and "Deja Vu." They were starry-eyed lovers during "Young Forever" and Ed Sheeran's "Perfect." And they energized the crowd one final time with set closer "Apesh**."

"I love coming back home," Beyoncé said before leaving the stage. It was one of the few times she directly addressed her city. And it was enough to make the crowd erupt into a final round of cheers.